In this clinical trial, 11 boys were circumcised with
anesthetic and 13 boys were circumcised without an anesthetic. When adrenal
cortisol levels (stress hormones) were compared, the anesthetic did not reduce
the levels. Circumcision hurts, and it STILL hurts even with anesthetic:

This is a study published in the April 2007 issue of the
British Journal of Urology, demonstrating that the five most sensitive areas of
the penis are on the foreskin, and that the most sensitive area of the
circumcised penis is on the scar:

"The lack of association between circumcision and HIV
status, low levels of exclusive UIAI, and low levels of willingness to take
part in circumcision research suggest circumcision is unlikely to be a feasible
HIV prevention strategy for MSM in the UK. Behavior change should continue to
be the focus of HIV prevention in this population."

"The medical literature does not support the claim that
circumcision reduces the risk for genital HPV infection. To correctly assess
the risk of HPV infection in circumcised males, the penile shaft needs to be
sampled for HPV infection."

Oh, the irony! Scientists learn that the "barrier to
HIV" is in the foreskin! Gee, imagine that! The "barrier" around
the penis is an actual barrier! I mean, we couldn't look at the foreskin and
guess such a thing!

The Finnish Medical Association feels that no law
authorising circumcisions should be passed, and that public health care should
not be obliged to perform the procedures. This view is echoed by Harry Lindahl,
thinks that non-medical circumcisions for underage boys should be illegal. “I
think that it would be fine to wait until a boy turns 18, when he can decide
for himself”, Lindahl notes.

Ever notice how in every circumcision (or vaccine) debate,
someone chimes in claiming to be a nurse who has worked for 25 million years
and is absolutely sure that circumcision (or vaccines) are safe? That nurse
doesn't speak for all nurses:

“The foreskin is easy to care for. The infant should be
bathed or sponged frequently, and all parts should be washed including the
genitals. The uncircumcised penis is easy to keep clean. No special care is
required! No attempt should be made to forcibly retract the foreskin. No
manipulation is necessary. There is no need for special cleansing with Q-tips,
irrigation, or antiseptics; soap and water externally will suffice.”

Why do we recoil? Why so much shaking, crying, and shock for
this person? Why not for the millions of her brothers who have gone before her
and the millions who will continue to stand in front of their mirrors and
wonder?

Way to compile! I'm definitely going to keep this handy for when I need it. I'm always struggling to find just the right link with the right information that will hopefully reach someone, but I think I'll direct them here- thanks for taking the time to do this :)